Overview
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An excellent UK Engineering Director role for PERI. Driving innovation and continuous improvement. PERI is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems with circa 9,500 employees, 60+ subsidiaries and 120+ logistics centres worldwide. PERI UK operates from five sites with a team of more than 200 employees, delivering temporary works solutions for major construction projects across the country.
Due to an internal promotion, an excellent opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Director to ensure customers receive unrivaled technical support in the formwork and scaffolding industry. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to keep PERI ahead of the market through innovation and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Be a key member of the UK Board of Directors, reporting to the UK Managing Director, contributing to performance, strategic direction and long-term success of PERI UK.
* Lead an engineering organisation that provides safety-oriented, cost-efficient formwork, shoring and systems, and related services for temporary works solutions.
* Develop and implement a local engineering strategy aligned with UK requirements and the global PERI Group strategy, including talent development and process improvements.
* Lead the engineering management team and specialist product/sector teams servicing a high volume of projects across the UK.
* Ensure robust governance, quality assurance and compliance frameworks, and manage health and safety matters relating to PERI products.
* Represent PERI with key customers, industry bodies and trade shows.
* Collaborate with the Sales Director and commercial teams, providing technical expertise and leading technical support for complex/major projects.
* Contribute to product development and engineering business systems with the German parent company and other PERI subsidiaries.
Profile
* Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with a strong academic and hands-on civil or structural background.
* Engineering leadership experience in the temporary works construction industry, including formwork and shoring design/checking.
* Strong technical understanding of construction projects for engineered structures and systems within the temporary works phase.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Job Offer
Highly competitive basic salary and bonus with a full benefits package
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Civil Engineering
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